Search Results for: systemic amyloidosis

A condition in which deposits of a fibrillary protein (amyloid) appear in the skin as macules, papules, and nodules consequent to the effects of local factors, or as patches (which may be purpuric), plaques, nodules, and tumors as a result of a systemic disease like myeloma.

…ary protein (amyloid) appear in the skin as macules, papules, and nodules consequent to the effects of local factors, or as patches (which may be purpuric), plaques, nodules, and tumors as a result of a systemic disease like myeloma….

…nificant fractionation, as mucositis is a common complication of oropharyngeal radiation therapy for AIDS-associated KS. For systemic, visceral, or pulmonary disease stages II-B, III-A and B, and IV-A and B, systemic chemotherapy with single agents…

…olve joints, heart, skin, eyes, and the nervous system. Serologic testing is essential for diagnosis, especially in cases of systemic involvement. Avoidance of tick bites is the primary prevention of Lyme disease. Many late complications of Lyme…

…xhibit cutaneous pernio lesions which fail to respond or respond only minimally over months. Patients with other features of systemic lupus who present with distal digital lesions consistent with pernio warrant a systemic evaluation. While not…

…loy every-other-day therapy. Topical therapy should be pursued aggressively throughout to allow reduction in total dosage of systemic retinoids. Pitfalls Since the structural abnormality of the skin is different for different disorders, the…

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